2011 invasion vs 2012 Why the price difference?

Hey guys, I have searched these forums for an answer but the only thing I got were comparing the two markers not explaining why almost all of the 2011 invasions are listed on the B/S/T forums as 600$ OBO when you can buy a brand new 2012 invasion for the same price.

I know the 2012's had a price drop but that was some time ago and every 2011 I see on the BST is going for around 600$

Really I just want to know why, is it just everyone is overvaluing their used gear, is the 2011 that much better than 2012, I find it hard to believe alien would take a leap backwards tech wise from year to year. Just really curious as to why

Also really interested in picking one up seeing as it is so cheap now for what feels like high-end quality when I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one. I'm assuming it is better to go with a new 2012 than an old 2011 as I'm assuming the main difference would be the 2011 is already broken in, but seeing an older used gun go for the same as a newer new gun I just want to see if there is something I'm missing.

Thanks in advance for your help, although I'm sure it will be what I expected it to be I am unsure and there was no info on it

People being silly, everyone i've spoken too thinks the 2012 is a major step FOWARD. Get it new, but also there is someone at mcarterbrown selling 5 of the 2012s, hardly used (reputable seller/not me ) for 400 a pop

"Hater board with stock barrel(3 on the right side of the picture) -$371.06
Virtue board with stock barrel(2 on the left side of the picture) - $391.65
Barrel kit and Gat Wrap(2 set of full dust black backs .685, .687, .689) - $41.50

If you buy any 2, I'll throw in one set of barrel backs and gat wrap for free.

The 2009 - 2011 had a lot more milling. The extra cash is for the look of the gun.
Many players have told me that they want me to make the Invasion as a more milled gun - and they will pay for the milling it takes.
Best value - buy a new Invasion - website is changing right now to the $499 price. Best looking gun - most will say 2009-2011... not hoseless

The 2009 - 2011 had a lot more milling. The extra cash is for the look of the gun.
Many players have told me that they want me to make the Invasion as a more milled gun - and they will pay for the milling it takes.
Best value - buy a new Invasion - website is changing right now to the $499 price. Best looking gun - most will say 2009-2011... not hoseless

Wow 499$ I wasn't even really on the fence before I always wanted one, now I'm for sure going to get one, thanks alot for the info jack

Hey guys, I have searched these forums for an answer but the only thing I got were comparing the two markers not explaining why almost all of the 2011 invasions are listed on the B/S/T forums as 600$ OBO when you can buy a brand new 2012 invasion for the same price.

I know the 2012's had a price drop but that was some time ago and every 2011 I see on the BST is going for around 600$

Really I just want to know why, is it just everyone is overvaluing their used gear, is the 2011 that much better than 2012, I find it hard to believe alien would take a leap backwards tech wise from year to year. Just really curious as to why

Also really interested in picking one up seeing as it is so cheap now for what feels like high-end quality when I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one. I'm assuming it is better to go with a new 2012 than an old 2011 as I'm assuming the main difference would be the 2011 is already broken in, but seeing an older used gun go for the same as a newer new gun I just want to see if there is something I'm missing.

Thanks in advance for your help, although I'm sure it will be what I expected it to be I am unsure and there was no info on it

Cheers- scott

Well there is no 2011/2010 Invasion, the Alien marker you're thinking of is called the Independence (2010-2011) like Jack said has much more milling and had a starting price of around $1k when they were released, and are made in the USA. the Invasion (released in 2012) has a lot less milling and started out at $599 when they were first release, but Jack has dropped the price to $499

"Hater board with stock barrel(3 on the right side of the picture) -$371.06
Virtue board with stock barrel(2 on the left side of the picture) - $391.65
Barrel kit and Gat Wrap(2 set of full dust black backs .685, .687, .689) - $41.50

If you buy any 2, I'll throw in one set of barrel backs and gat wrap for free.

I think he is down to one now with hater board. I just bought one of his, definately nice guns. Very nice and professional seller.

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